The Church Guidebook
Food scene
Lil' Deb's Oasis
747 Columbia StFunky lil spot in Hudson for a fun dinner.
Awesome place for brunch or coffee in the day, or cocktails at night.
141 locals recommend
The Maker Lounge
Prison AlleyAwesome place for brunch or coffee in the day, or cocktails at night.
Bartlett House
2258 NY-66Simply amazing brunch, baked good, and dinner. A must do.
For a fancy night out, this is a lovely restaurant in Hudson with NYC-grade new american fare.
168 locals recommend
Wm. Farmer and Sons
20 S Front StFor a fancy night out, this is a lovely restaurant in Hudson with NYC-grade new american fare.
Random Harvest is about 7 minutes away and is an amazing cafe and market. In addition to farm fresh sandwiches and salads, they have a store that curates produce from local farms. Buy some goodies and bring them back to cook.
31 locals recommend
Random Harvest
1785 NY-23Random Harvest is about 7 minutes away and is an amazing cafe and market. In addition to farm fresh sandwiches and salads, they have a store that curates produce from local farms. Buy some goodies and bring them back to cook.
Absolutely amazing burgers made with farm fresh beef from the Hudson Valley.
86 locals recommend
Grazin' Diner
717 Warren StAbsolutely amazing burgers made with farm fresh beef from the Hudson Valley.
Amazing local brewery. Beers are fantastic, food is great, vibes are great. Super close.
51 locals recommend
Roe Jan Brewing Co.
32 Anthony StAmazing local brewery. Beers are fantastic, food is great, vibes are great. Super close.
Nature
Copake Lake is a great place for swimming. You can also rent pontoon boats!
14 locals recommend
Copake Lake
Copake Lake is a great place for swimming. You can also rent pontoon boats!
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadBeautiful little hike with a waterfall at the end.
Take the Brace Mountain trail to the highest point in Dutchess County for some beautiful views (https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/brace-mountain-ii-south-taconic-trailhead/)
6 locals recommend
Sunset Rock/South Taconic Trailhead (Alt)
Take the Brace Mountain trail to the highest point in Dutchess County for some beautiful views (https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/brace-mountain-ii-south-taconic-trailhead/)
Catamount Mountain Ski Resort
78 Catamount RdHit the slopes in under 30 minutes!
The closest place to get your nature on. Go swimming or kayaking, or take a beautiful nature walk around the lake.
Lake Taghkanic Beach
The closest place to get your nature on. Go swimming or kayaking, or take a beautiful nature walk around the lake.
The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GBeautiful old manor with sprawling grounds to walk around.
Shopping
If you're into interior design, this place has the best collection of mid century modern furniture I've ever seen.
Neven & Neven Antiques
618 Warren StIf you're into interior design, this place has the best collection of mid century modern furniture I've ever seen.
source adage fragrances
314 Warren StAmazing locally made fragrances.
Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren StDrink a beer and read a book/
John Doe Records and Books
434 Warren StGreat local place for records new and old.
Supplies
Hannaford Supermarket
295 NY-375Closest standard grocery
Amazing local grocery with a fine selection of local produce and products.
27 locals recommend
Copake General Store
171 Columbia County Rd 7AAmazing local grocery with a fine selection of local produce and products.
Great Spot for Wine, mention you're staying at the Church for 10% off!
9 locals recommend
Copake Wine Works
177 Coutry Rte 7AGreat Spot for Wine, mention you're staying at the Church for 10% off!
Farms
Amazing selection of produce grown on-site. Closest and best farm store.
17 locals recommend
MX Morningstar Farm
5956 NY-9HAmazing selection of produce grown on-site. Closest and best farm store.
The most amazing dairy and cheeses you'll find nearby, owned by the Rockefeller family. The grounds are open to the public. Go and watch the cows milked every day at 4 pm.
32 locals recommend
Churchtown Dairy
357 Co Rd 12The most amazing dairy and cheeses you'll find nearby, owned by the Rockefeller family. The grounds are open to the public. Go and watch the cows milked every day at 4 pm.